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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
GENERAL EFFECT OF THE MESSAGE.

at will bring the country where
it ought to be brought-to full, ia il
contest on the question OF protection.
The President himself makes it one
issue by presenting no other in bis
message. / think it well to have
the question settled. The Democra
tic party in power Is standing
menace to the industrial prosperity
of the country. That menace should
be remedied or the policy fore.
shadowing it should be made GER
tain. Nothing is so mischievous
to business as uncertaint, nothing
so paralyzing as doubt."-James G.
Blaine.
The welding Register seems to be
realizing the situation when it says
" His (the Presidents message) re.
concentrations will not be we'll re.
ceived in many sections and West
Virginia, with her manufacturing
and wool,growing interests, is one OF
those "sections." The leading Jour.
nails friendly and unfriendly to Cley e.
land, not only in this country but
also in England, almost universally
style the Message a "Free Trade
Document" With it as a platform
West Virginia is good for 10, 900 Re.
publican majority.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
HURRAH FOR BLAINEI

Mr.. Blaine's prompt and mastery
reply to the theories proclaimed in
the Presidents message, has stirred
up thinking people everywhere. We
have part of it in type, but want OF
space excludes it this week. In its
place, the following Irish Hurrah
from Finerty's Chicago Citizen will
answer:
The American people owe a debt
of ever lasting gratitude to the Hon.
James G. Blaine for having hit that
all-devouring, alien devil, Free
Trade, paralyzing blow in its sui
phureous snout. Let Joe Chamber
lain-England's Free Trade ennis.
sary in Washington-carry the news
back to Birmingham, and let the
bones Of Dick Golden rattle in their
grave, for our glorious Plumed
Knight has pointed the way to
victory, and every American citizen,
worthy of the name, will follow him
to the goal. Glory to God in the
highest that there is still spared one
fearless American chief to wrestle
nightly with the Free Trade fiend
and send him bowling to the lowest
depths of the political Inferno This
may be called extravagant, but we
feel extravagant in our joy-Blaine's
plume, the oriflamme of American
industrial prosperity, glitters in the
front of battle, and what heart so
cold or timid as not to follow where
it leads? Let the British High
Priest Of the White House; let the
scribeS and pharisees of Mugwump
dom make the best of their brief
time of power. Blaine is now mas
ter of the situation. America will
call upon him spontaneously to be
her General and her guide in this
holy crusade against the foreign
monopolists who, in the name of the
American people, would seek to
make American industry the victim
OF the alien Spectator and anventur.
er. Much as we admired Blaine be.
fore we admire him a hundred fold
more now. That blast upon his
bugle horn in Paris is worth mil.
lion men to the Republican cause in
1888. Americans, and not foreign
ers, must control American market
American labor and American hon
or demand it. Let Cleveland and
his fellow Cobdenites put that in
their PHI es and smoke Finerty's
1RISH) Citizen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
THE CALL FOR CHICAGO.

The National Republican Execu.
tive Committee has issued the call
for the Republican National Conven.
ton at Chicago, June 10Th, 1888. 1t
is broad aud inclusive in its princi-
pies; stands upon protection to Am
erican industries, reduction of the
surplus in the treasury; favors coast
defences, admission for our growing
territories free schools and popular
education; protection of citizenship
at home and abroad; a liberal for
eign policy and harmonious inter.
state relations. The manner oil
choosing delegates is the same as
heretofore,-4 delegates at large for
each state, and two delegates fol
each Congressional DISTRICT select
ed by State and Congressional Con
ventions; and an alternate for each
delegate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

u. S. Constitution is the governing
power In the choice of U. S. Sena.
tors. Be it so. Consistency now
expects that less will be heard about
States rights aud Capitalization OF
federal power, if future events should
not prove as satisfactory to the party
as has the case in question.
Politically, Senator Faulkner takes
Hon. j. N. Camden's place and his
hand will have much to do in the
dispensation Of federal patronage in
this State.
From this the Republicans have
nothing to fear. 1t is not DISCUS
ed fact that too much such personal
ism in politics has been very unsat-
isfactory to large body of citizens
and party advocates. Many have
left the party when they felt that
party success was made subordinate
to individual preferment. Many viii
do so again, disguise the fine Italian
hand as you may. There are moi
offices enough for all. The time is
past for any set of political leaders
of any party to carry the people o.
county or State at their own sweet
will.
The Republicans, though, have
something to fear from certain ten
dency in their own party. to divide
allegiance to the representatives Of
political principles, with which ant
whom the rank and file of the party
has no sympathy. 1t had its origin
at Charleston. Camden influence
backed it. There may have beer
beginning long before that, IN
known to us. These tendencies
show themselves whenever a party
has a winning chance, and its lead
ers stand in need of political cour
tesy to accomplish their ends.
The people who are to do the vot
ing to redeem this State from Dem
ocratic rule, must demand leaders
who represent them beyond the
shadow of suspicion. Political cour
tesy, like senatorial courtesy
may take care of its own.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

Advices from Hong Kong and
Yohohoma say that by the overflow
of the Yellow river, ten populous
cities were inundated and vast
plain is now a raging sea. The bed
of the river is now dry, and the in.
undated part formed the old river
bed centuries ago. Thousands of
lives were lost and untold destitu
ton prevails.
James Rankin, of Broken Bow,
Neb., while out sleighing, accidental
ly shot himself, and the burning gun
wad set fire to his clothes, and his
body was cremated.
A boarding house at Crescent
COL, was blown down by a gale. Mrs
Clementina Arnold and her ten.year
cid daughter were killed, and all the
Others injured.
On the afternoon of the evening
that Thaddeus Stevens died in
Washington, August IL, 1886, he
said, among other things, the pro
phetic words: "Now mark my
words, within the next thirty years
the South will be more strenuous for
a protective tariff then ever New
England or Pennsylvania has been.'
The protection ideas of Mr.. Cam
den drew him Republican support
heretofore. but now he comes out
boldly in favor of his party's free
trade platform, as mapped ont in
the Presidents message. Since Mr..
Camden's conversion it becomes
more than ever apparent that the
Republicans in the Legislature made
no mistake to let him stand or fall
according to the voice of bis own
party. 1t would be particularly
hnmiliating to the Republicans OF
West Virginia to have the views
now expressed by Mr.. Camden
coming from a United States Sena.
tor elected by their assistance,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

a Philadelphia Judge charged a
jury this week in the case of assault
by a policeman. Every officer should
read it. He says any unnecessary
violence by public officer is an as
sault, to be tried and punished by
the law. Too many of the city police
men are nothing more than official
sluggers, who imagine their badge
is security for battering up any in
dividual who comes under their dis.
pleasure. True, the majority are
fine officers. The worst are those
who are held in place by political
influence, and totally unfit for guar
dams of the public peace. They in-
press one by their looks as horse
thieves looking for horse thieves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

The Virginia Senate, by a vote of
20 to 6, instructed that States Con.
gressmen to vote in favor of re-
duction of the surplus by wiping out
the internal revenue and collecting
the money for the government ex-
pences from imports. This action is
quite the contrary of the presidents
message recommendations. The res
olutions of the Virginia Changers,
show that the South is not ready for
any sweeping tariff reduction. The
farmers of the old Dominion are
greatly agitated over the removal of
a farmer as Commissioner Of agri.
culture, and putting in a politician.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
A WOman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery ha
been made and that too by lady in thi
county. Disease fastened its clutche
upon her and for seven years she witt
stood its severest tests, but her vital e.
gans were undermined and death seemd
imminent. For three months she cough
ed necessarily and could not sleep. Sb
bought of US bottle of DIR. Kings NeT
Discovery for Consumption and was s
much relieved on taking first dose tina
she slept all night and with one bottl
has been miraculously cured. Her nam
is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus write w
Hamrick & Co.. of Shelby, N. C.-Get
free trial bottle at E. c. Williams, Jr., 4
Bro. g Drug Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

On Thursday evening of last week
Miss Irene West, little niece of Mr..
George Helferstay, was surprised
with company of little folks, she
being absent; when she came home
they were there and each one of them
carried pound of something little
ones like. Refreshments were served
in fine style and the little ones enjoy
ed the evening very much. They
came at seven and stayed until ten.
Miss Irene wishes they ould come
again.
Miss Belle Hamill returned home
on Tuesday evening, from her visit
to Penna. She says she lived on milk
and bear meat and dinner parties,
and looks refreshed and plump ac-
cordingly. The most of her time was
spent at Huntingdon and Three
Springs. LEONE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
U. S. SENATOR FAULKNER.

The Senate Committee on Priyi-
leges and Elections reported unani.
mously in favor of Hon. G. j. Faux
ner, and he was sworn In Wednes-
day as Senator from West Va. for
the term of SIX years. So Martins
burg has n real United States
Senator, and with the rest of the
people, we are pleased at the honor
thus conferred, especially as Mr..
Faulkner is fitted for that high posi-
ton, and will make as good IL
representative as the best of them.
While rendering our congratula-
tions as citizen and expressing the
good wishes of the public in their
personal regard for the new Senator,
we feel like saying a few words on
his political relation to the parties in
this State. This we can do with good
grace, since we owe them nothing
and expect less in personal or polit-
icai patronage, except what we earn
by honest labor.
The attitude of the U. S. Senators,
in their caucus and out, IN making
such high position a low partisan
matter of party interest as to deny
even common courtesy to a contestant
representing to certain extent the
official action of the State executive,
is not exalting craftsmanship, but
reducing it to the level of party ne.
cessity. There was no disposition
to decide the constitutional questions
involved, but fixed determination
to carry the ruling of a party caucus
cor nothing" The Republican Sen.
ators showed equal indifference, and
from the first " Senatorial courtesy -
and good will were more to them
than the gravest matter of constitu-
tional confiIction. That weakness
is an inheritance of its aristocratic
ancestry,-the House of Lords.
The constitution of West Virginia,
we believe, is of Democratic draw.
ing. 1t regulated the time, manner
and qualifications of Senatorial cleo.
tions. The U. S. Senate, on short
elaboration, decides that State
mas no right to do this, and that the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

w. 81. Grinter and w. FL. Raqu;
were hunting in the wilds of Ozarl
county, Mo-, when Raqua accidental
~ shot Grinter, who became enrag
ed and shot Raqua. Both men are
dead.
DwELLERs IN DARKNESS.-The
cave animals of North America, ac-
cording to Prof. A. S. Packard, CON-
prise total of 172 species of blind
creatures, nearly all of which are
mostly white in color.
A boy at Newcastle, Pa, stopped
a runaway team hauling a load of
turnips at the risk of his life and
was rewarded for his gallantry by
the present of a turnip from the
generous farmer who owned the
team.
There are seven colored men mem.
bers of the present Virginia House
of Delegates, the same number as at
the last session. The only old negro
member is A. w. Harris, of Dinwid.
die. There is only one colored sen.
ator.
Frank Moss, a cattle dealer of
Tazewell county, Va, murdered a
c0lored mail carrier.-Ex Banker
Harper, who wrecked the Fidelity
Bank of Cincinnati, has been found
guilty, and sentenced to ten years in
States prison.
The ship Alfred Watts, from Phila.
delphia for Japan, reported lost at
sea, and only two persons saved out
of twenty-seven.-Judge Bradley
will test the election of Warren o.
Arnold, to Congress, from the Sec
ond district of Rhode Island. on the
ground of fraud, intimidation and
bribery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
Affairs with the French Cover

Affairs with the French Govern.
ment continue strained and tending
to violence. The political extremes
resorted to have fired the revolution
airy passions, and Guiteau-like
crank shot at NJ. Jules Ferry Sun,
day. The new French President
has threatened to resign because OF
the impossibility of forming minis.
try that will hold together. The new
ministry, with Mr.. Tirard at the
head, is expected to resign after the
holidays, and the chances are that
President Carnot will also step
down and out. The next move may
be made in French haste.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years standing
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio
affirms THE best selling medicine ]
have ever handled in my 90 years ex.
perience, is Electric Bitters." Thousands
of others have added their testimony, SC
that the verdict is unanimous that Elec.
trio Bitters do cure all diseases of the
Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a hall
dollar bottle at f. c. Williams, Jr., &
Bro. s Drug Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

ATTENTION, WOOD WORKERS"
A thing of merit. We have seen q
small article of furniture which
should be in every house.
A card table for the father; a work
table for the mother; a bible stand
for the minister; black board for the
children; a writing desk for the
whole family.
The patentee is stopping at the
Continental Hotel and will take pleas
ure in showing his invention to any
who may call. A good opportunity
for an active man. Territory for
sale.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

MECHANICS BAND FAIR.-The
Mechanics Band Fair promises to be
one of the largest ever held in Mar.
tinsburg. They have purchased from
Mr.. III. S. Hyde, the jewelry, two
fine gold watches, one large gold
headed cane, and case of silver ware
to be voted off. Messrs. James Dyche
and Noble T. Fisher, are the candi.
dates for the gents gold watch.
Misses Laura Kearns and Lizzie Pit.
yer for lady's gold watch. The above
articles can be seen at Mr.. Hyde's
jewelry store, where all first-class
goods are kept in stock. II
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

BERKELEY SPRINGS, w. Va, Dec.
15.--A serious accident occurred with
in mile of this place on Wednesday
evening. John Moss went out OF
his house to fire an old load from his
gun, and Mrs. John Michael, who
happened to be in the range of the
weapon, was shot in the back. There
are but slight hopes of her recovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

Fire Department last Thursday
night elected officers for the term of
three years, from Jan. 1st, 1857
Chief Marshal, c. E. Diffenderfer
Asst.C. o. Lambert First Command
ere. P. Curtis; Second, FL. T. Cuswah;
Treasurer, NJ. w. Hollis; Secretary,
J. F. Roberts Surgeon, j. B. Hedges,
Sexton, j. T. Cav.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1887.

THE HERALD has the largest bona
nde circulation of my paper published
lh the eastern end OF this State, and n
town circulation equal TO that of the
other two papers combined. Printed
llsts always open to the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

A COOP SALIENT. Ell. S. Hyde,
the leading jeweler, sold on last
Monday 100000 worth of watches and
jewelry to parties in Berkeley
Springs. MIR. Fl. seems to think it
was not a good day for jewelry
either. 1t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

hFFM Sea Wonders exist in thousands OF
EkkU ferns, but are surpassed by the mar
Hill yels of invention. Those who are in
need of profitable work that can be
done While living at home should at once send
their address to Hallett & Co., Portland Maine.
and receive free, full information now either
sex, OF all ages, can earn from S. to 925 per day
ana upwards wherever they live. You are
started free. Capital not required Some have
made over $50 in asingle day at this work All
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
ELECTION NOTICE.

DECEMBER Sth, 1887.
The Stockholders of the Peoples National
Bank of Martinsburg, W. Va, are hereby noti-
fled that the annual election for nine directors
will be held al the bank on TUESDAY, JAN
UARY 10th, 1888, between the hours of IL A. M.
and IL NJ. J. Il. WILSON Cash
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

|, JNo. b: WILSON, Cashier of the above-nam.
ca oanR, 40 solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best Of NV knowledpe
and belief JNO. b. WILSON. Cashier
subscribed and sw orn to before me this 10th
day of December. 1887.
j. T. YOUNG, N. P.
Correct Attest:
RqB BIZ LhAIMstoN, )n
E. G. WILLIAMS, JR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
BEDINGTON NEWS.

Good rains are falling every few
days.
The fine weather for which the fall
has been noted still continues. OW.
ing to it the corn has all been gather
ed and a great deal of fall blowing
done.
The wheat has rather backward
appearance, caused no doubt by the
drought.
The lnmher business seams To ~n
ceive considerable attention, large
lots of walnut logs are piled up near
the station.
Our literary societies have both re-
organized, the one at Bedington on
the Oath. At Nipetown on Dec. 18th.
DR.. A. J. Lemaster, was elected Pres
ident, David Small, Vice President,
J. Merville Pyne, Secretary. Ques-
ton for discussion at the next meet
ing. Dec. 23rd:
Resolced: =" That single life is pre-
ferable to married life." ALI who
would hear the advantages and dis
advantages of thes two sides of life
eXtolled should be present as able de-
baters will champion the respective
sides.
Who has anything to say against
the matrimonial boom in this section
1t needs no "business edition" any
kind to augment or keep up the en-
terprise. 1t has all the vitality and
energy necessary to make it success,
as subsequent events will attest.
May it continue. EDMUND.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
= PEOPLES Bank Report.

ID EPORT of the condition of the PEOPLES
LII NATIONAL BANK of Martinsburg at Mar
tinsburg. w. Va. at the close of business
December 7th 1887
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

During the past week death has
been doing its work at quite rapid
rate. On the 9th, Miss Margaret
Ropp, after an illness of two days
passed away, on the 18th, Mrs. Mar
garrett Butler, and on the 14th, Mrs.
Stephens. All highly respected per.
sons.
Xmas services at Bedington on
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9th.
Xmas services at Failing Waters,
Wednesday evening, Dec. 28th, at
the hall.
Debate and literary at Nipetown
Friday evening Dec. %. Subject for
discussion:
Resolred, "Celibacy is preferable to
matrimony. BRIEF.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
A Christmas Present to All !!

Who will send 10 cents silver to pay
postage. Address. STAR CARD CO.,
Box 615, Lansing, Mich.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17
THE STATE OF WEST VA:

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of Circnit
Court of Berkeley County, the 9Th day of he :
cember. 1887,
Joseph s. Blac<er. Gustav
Gerstle, Moses Khron, and
Leopold Feiss partners trad
ing and doing business under
the firm name of Blacker,
Gerstle & Co.,
rs. In Cbanceru.
c. r. Gibbs and p. c. Hunter,
partners trading under the
firm name of G. r. Gibbs & Co.
John FitZ. Trustee, and Miss
Bette Hunter,
The object of the above suit is to have declared
null and void and set aside as fraudulent as
to creditors, certain alleged Deed CT Trust
or Assignment from c. X. Gibbs and wife,
and +. G. Hunter and wife. to John Fitz
Trustee. dated November 18th, 1887, and to
subject the property therein mentioned to
the payment ofsaid plaintiffs debts or claims
amounting to sllO.S5, and 1t appearing on az
hdavit filed in this suit, that the said defend
ant, Miss Bette Hunter, is a nonresident of
this State, she is hereby required to appear
within one month from the 10th day Of De-
cember, 1887, (the date of the first publication
hereof,) and do what is necessary to protect
her interests in this matter.
5. II, MARTIN, Clerk
FLICK & WESTENHAVER, Atty for Pl'n
December 10th, lSS.-it
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SUBSCRIBE For THE
MARTINSBURG HERALD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-17

Miss Bessie Higgs, of Chambers
burg, Pa, was sentenced to be con
fined three days in jail for taking
AWAY neighbours front door steps
10 a Halloween frolir. The trick
lame near breaking the limbs of sew
rial Of the neighbours family.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-05-27
READ, REFLECT,
AND RETURN
To the UViIIa Store and Get Bargains.

Now is the time. My stock is COM
plete in all lines of goods kept by me.
Ny goods are bought as low as the
ready cash can get them. My prices
are close. All goods are marked at a
short profit. We propose to save the
public in every instance we can. Our
motto is to take care of our customers.
We can't afford to do otherwise. Our
Dry Goods and Notions are good but
cheap. Our Hats and Shoes are for
both old and young, large and small.
We have some elegant Carpet and
Mating at low figures. Plenty of
Hardware, Queensware and Tinware.
Steel Shovels at close figure. Gro
ceries are fresh and prices low as any.
Fish and Flour kept on hand. In fact,
our stock is full and ready for the
public to select from. We will pay
the best prices for Country Produce
the market will allow. We propose
to treat all alike and do square bus
iness. Come and be convinced that
the bargains are here for you all.
Your Servant,
Ms. J. STRIDER.